This is the latest in the creator's unique series of typographic illusdtration books. Here is a unique tour of New York City via illustrations made entirely of the letters! And not just any letters... the letters that spell the subject's name. As the reader tours New York City, and learns about the famous people and places there, they can spell their way around by finding the letters that construct every picture.
(AUS FEB 2018/ USA MAY 2018) RRP $29.95SEE INSIDE PAGES HEREISBN 0-9924917--6-5
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"Kids can love architecture, and this book proves that!"-Robyn Archer, AO

Robyn Boid: Architect is a brand new children's picture book by Maree Coote.
Meet Robyn Boid - a small, dedicated bird who loves to build nests and dreams of becoming an
architect. She lives at the University, where she listens to the architecture class through the window each
day. Eager to learn, Robyn practises building all the important architectural shapes, but all the while, she
seeks the perfect design for her very own nest.
This encouraging tale of creative achievement is centred around the journey of a lovable character.
Paired with unique and involving illustrations, this is a gentle introduction to the world of architecture.
Includes: -Teachers notes -Glossary -Hide-and-find fun.

Andy Web: Artist is a brand new children's picture book by Maree Coote.
This delightful book tells the story of Andy Web, a tiny, talented spider who lives in the National Gallery and loves to draw. Andy is determined to make it big, but there is one creative skill he cannot master: Colour! How will he ever achieve his dream? Join Andy, the original 'artist-in-residence', as he gets up close and personal with the great art masterpieces to learn all he can about art. An original tale of creative fulfillment through passion and study, centred around the journey of a lovable character. Delivered with unique illustrations, it offers a gentle introduction to Art Practice, Art History and Art Appreciation.

Alphabet City Zoo, a brand new typographic puzzle book by Maree Coote.The storyline is simple and empowering, in the form of a question and answer format. Readers spell their way through a series of animal pictures, made from the letters that spell each image. Colours are bold and bright, and the animals have a universal appeal.

"Maree has created this alphabetic aesthetic... she is many things, writer designer artist, and to that list we can now officially add: Alphabet Sculptor." - DAVID ASTLE

"At last - a children's book with a sense of fun and a sense of place." -CLEVERKIDS.NET.AU

Reliving cherished childhood memories of trips to town, Maree Coote has created a delightful nonsense romp around the city of style. Join in a child's discovery of Melbourne, its surprises, its delights, its hidden treasures and unexpected touchstones. "When you go to Melbourne, see if you can see..."Can you find the golden whale? Can you work out how many gryphons?How many Bridges? Can you find the Giants?
Come to town to find the answers, or use the clues given in the ilustrations.
And when the story is finished, there are hidden motifs in every page for extra fun and engagement.$27.50 Ideal for: Juvenile readers & Tourist gift.SEE THE BOOK HERE ISBN 0-9757047-8-3
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MELBOURNESTYLE PUBLISHING .... Producers of beautiful books that brim with meaning and charm: Books with a powerful sense of history, an indelible sense of style and a vivid sense of place.

"No city has ever had a better or more ingenious ambassador!"
- PHILLIP ADAMS, AO Broadcaster ABC RN

Art meets History in - The Art of Being Melbourne Maree Coote monitors the Melbourne zeitgeist through twenty decades of art to uncover a truly unique portrait of a city. This clever history follows the developing city through its many representations in art, revealing much about Melbourne and indeed about the cradle of Australian Art itself.$69.50

Now in its tenth year and fourth edition.EDITION 4 INSIDE INFO HERE"This marvellous book made me wish I'd never left Melbourne. I must have been mad!"- Phillip Adams, AO - Broadcaster, fillum maker, philosopher and real good sort.
www.rrr.org.au "One of the best books on Melbourne.' -Hill of Content Bookshop

Alphabet City Melbourne, a board book for Melbourne bubs by Maree Coote.
This clever little book helps your littlies learn the A-B-C through shapes and letter-forms found in Melbourne. Affectionately dubbed 'Son of The Melbourne Book', this little book offers Coote's unique sense of place and belonging to yet another readership group. As well as fun and games in identifying the shapes of letters, there's also fun in eventually seeing them in-situ in the city.$19.95Suitable infants to 8yrs+

"No city has ever had a better or more ingenious ambassador!"
- PHILLIP ADAMS, AO Broadcaster ABC RN

"Alphabetical Scuplture! ...A really exciting thing for getting kids involved with design, for getting kids involved with literacy, for converting literacy to creativity. It's this beautiful fusion which Maree does find in all her projects, this fusion of ideas."- DAVID ASTLE, The Age crossword puzzler.

Letters from Melbourne, a brand new typographic puzzle book by Maree Coote.
This book works on three levels to give readers a fun and educational
experience of Melbourne.
Each spread contains a cheeky haiku-like poem about Melbourne.
At the base of each page is a short fact of historic note about the subject.
The puzzle picture-anagram which is the key to the illustration offers a
letter and spelling challenge.
Readers can spell their way around Melbourne's past, present and even its
personalities.
Colours are bold and bright, and will appeal to all ages. Also attractive to
tourists.